POLICE have launched an investigation into an incident involving Luton Town’s manager at a York City home game which left two stewards injured.

One steward broke a finger and another was apparently elbowed as they tried to restrain Luton boss Gary Brabin following an outburst during York City’s 1-0 victory on Tuesday, April 19.

The Football Association is already investigating following the incident 41 minutes into the game, when Mr Brabin was sent from the dugout after he objected to a challenge by York player Scott Kerr, which referee Steve Smith punished with a yellow card.

Mr Brabin appeared to pick a fight with City assistant manager Darron Gee and, having been warned about his conduct earlier, was ordered out of the dugout.

The former Doncaster Rovers midfielder was then involved in a melee with stewards, who were assigned to escort him off the pitch and more scuffles followed in the players’ tunnel.

Visiting captain George Pilkington was also cautioned after he left the field to intervene in the skirmish. York City officials hit out against Mr Brabin’s behaviour following the match – saying it was “inappropriate” and “distressing for fans”.

Although North Yorkshire Police said they were not investigating at the time, a formal complaint has now been lodged against Mr Brabin.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police told The Press: “We can confirm that officers are investigating a pitch-side incident, which occurred during a football match between York City and Luton Town on Tuesday, April 19, during which a man suffered a broken bone in his hand.”

The news follows Luton Town’s defeat against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday afternoon with a dramatic penalty shoot-out. AFC Wimbledon clinched a place in the Football League after beating Luton Town 4-3 on penalties in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final at Eastlands.

North Yorkshire Police are now asking witnesses to the incident to phone on 0845 60 60 247.